October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month. It’s a wonderful time to celebrate the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome and to share the positive impact that people with Down Syndrome bring with those around you.

Many gains have been made in quality of life improvements for people with Down Syndrome. With better access to medical care and increasing educational and career opportunities, more and more are leading active and fulfilling lives.

Here are a few of the many remarkable persons with Down Syndrome who are breaking down some of the old barriers and have been in the news recently:

Eli Reimer became the first teen with Down syndrome to climb to Mount Everest’s base camp.

Tim Harris has opened his own restaurant, Tim’s Place in Albuquerque, N.M.

Lauren Potter is an actress best known for her work on the television show Glee.